Rafael Landestoy
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1984)
Rafael Landestoy was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Houston Astros, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 8 seasons. In 596 career games, he hit .237 with 291 hits, 4 home runs, and 83 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-08-27
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: Rafael Silvaldo Landestoy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 596 | 1,230 | 134 | 291 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 83 | 54 | 100 | 123 | .237 | .296 | .300 | .596 | -2,943 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OPS .596 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 15 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 59 | 218 | 18 | 58 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 23 | .266 | .257 (+3%) | .323 (-10%) | .378 (-21%) | .702 (-16%) | -535.6 |
| 1979 | HOU | NL | 129 | 282 | 33 | 76 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 29 | 24 | .270 | .265 (+2%) | .329 (+2%) | .397 (-13%) | .727 (-6%) | -251.3 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 149 | 393 | 42 | 97 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 37 | .247 | .264 (-7%) | .326 (-6%) | .387 (-15%) | .714 (-11%) | -686.6 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 35 | 74 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 9 | .149 | .255 (-42%) | .320 (-6%) | .368 (-49%) | .688 (-29%) | -277.0 |
| 1981 | CIN | NL | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -277.0 |
| 1982 | CIN | NL | 73 | 111 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 14 | .189 | .261 (-28%) | .324 (-23%) | .388 (-37%) | .712 (-31%) | -524.5 |
| 1983 | CIN | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 64 | 64 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .172 | .260 (-34%) | .324 (-36%) | .389 (-32%) | .714 (-34%) | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAN | NL | 53 | 54 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .185 | .259 (-29%) | .322 (-38%) | .384 (-37%) | .707 (-38%) | -319.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 596 | 1,230 | 134 | 291 | 32 | 17 | 4 | 83 | 54 | 100 | 123 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -2,871 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (595 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 301 | 589 | 70 | 139 | 1 | 30 | .236 |
| Away | 294 | 639 | 64 | 152 | 3 | 53 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-26 | LAD | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | LAD | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-22 | LAD | SFG | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-09 | LAD | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-08 | LAD | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-06 | LAD | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 296 | 145 | 381 | 504 | 22 | 114 |
| 3B | 46 | 14 | 20 | 48 | 3 | 8 |
| OF | 22 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 124 | 99 | 157 | 300 | 11 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | LAN | 2B | 8 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | LAN | SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | HOU | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | HOU | SS | 50 | 48 | 65 | 132 | 4 | 18 |
| 1979 | HOU | 2B | 114 | 68 | 166 | 234 | 12 | 53 |
| 1979 | HOU | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | HOU | 2B | 94 | 40 | 97 | 134 | 2 | 33 |
| 1980 | HOU | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | HOU | SS | 65 | 48 | 87 | 157 | 7 | 34 |
| 1981 | HOU | 2B | 31 | 24 | 52 | 63 | 4 | 11 |
| 1981 | CIN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | 2B | 16 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | CIN | 3B | 21 | 11 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 7 |
| 1982 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | 2B | 14 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 6 |
| 1983 | LAN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | OF | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | LAN | 2B | 14 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| 1984 | LAN | 3B | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | LAN | OF | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 297 |
| Third Base | 46 |
| Shortstop | 125 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Player of the Week | Week of 1979-09-07 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rafael Landestoy (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rafael Landestoy: the record in brief
Rafael Landestoy's major league career runs from a debut on August 27, 1977 to a final game on September 30, 1984. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977 to 1984), the Houston Astros (1978 through 1981), and the Cincinnati Reds (1981 to 1983). Landestoy, born on May 28, 1953, in Bani, Peravia, D.R., is listed as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds. Rafael Landestoy was the playing name; the full given name is Rafael Silvaldo.
Landestoy's career batting table shows 596 games, 1,230 at bats and 291 hits, a .237 average, plus 4 homers, 83 RBI, and 54 stolen bases. Landestoy got on base at a .296 rate and slugged .300 (.596 OPS). Landestoy's .237 average ran 9.5% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 16.4% below league average (.596 against .713). 1980 produced Landestoy's most hits, 97 of them for the Houston Astros. 1979 brought the most runs batted in, 30. On the bases, the high point was 23 steals in 1980.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rafael Landestoy
- What years did Rafael Landestoy play?
- Rafael Landestoy played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1984.
- Was Rafael Landestoy a pitcher?
- No. Rafael Landestoy was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rafael Landestoy hit?
- Rafael Landestoy hit 4 career home runs with 291 hits.
- What teams did Rafael Landestoy play for?
- Rafael Landestoy played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1977, 1983–1984), the Houston Astros (1978–1981), and the Cincinnati Reds (1981–1983).
- What were Rafael Landestoy's career stats?
- In 596 games, Rafael Landestoy had 291 hits, 4 home runs, 83 RBI, 134 runs, and 54 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- What position did Rafael Landestoy play?
- Rafael Landestoy played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rafael Landestoy and how much did he weigh?
- Rafael Landestoy was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rafael Landestoy hit each season?
- Rafael Landestoy's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 0 in 1979, 1 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, 1 in 1983, and 1 in 1984. His most in one season was 1, in 1980, 1982, 1983, and 1984.
- What was Rafael Landestoy's career batting average?
- Rafael Landestoy batted .237 over his career, with 291 hits in 1,230 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rafael Landestoy have?
- Rafael Landestoy drove in 83 runs in his career.
- Is Rafael Landestoy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rafael Landestoy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.